The pruning of podocarpus should be carried out according to its growth condition and morphology1.It is modeled according to the natural posture of podocarpus.
Each podocarpus has its own natural form, and it can be shaped according to its natural posture when pruning, and there are many methods, which can be **, tension and compression, or it can be lifted and wound, and on the basis of nature, let it grow along the image in their minds.
Thinning dead leaves and insect biting leaves
For the more common erect podocarpus, when pruning, it is necessary to remove the dead leaves and yellow leaves inside, and remove the insect-bitten leaves, so as to keep the inside without miscellaneous leaves, and the lush tree shape.
3.Prune the branches.
When the direction of the main trunk is set, simply prune the branches, cut off the weak-looking branches, and keep the strong, good-looking branches. For the side branches that grow on the branches, one-third of the length of the main branches is retained to make the form more harmonious.
4.Pay attention to the proportions during the trimming process.
In the pruning process, it is necessary to carry out according to the proportions, which requires that the branches and leaves are evenly distributed and layered, the distance between the branches is equal, and the small branches are balanced, so that the whole tree shape looks full and smooth, exuding a kind of vitality from the inside out.
5.It doesn't have to be entirely symmetrical
As long as harmony is beauty, you don't have to pay attention to symmetry, as long as it conforms to the image you like. Before trimming, you can draw a shape in mind and then complete it step by step.
6.For old trees, the shape can be completed according to their form.
The old tree can show a kind of vicissitudes and heavy beauty, and can be made into the form of half a tree and half a mountain rock.